Epidemiologist salary
From 524 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-1041: Epidemiologists
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 38% of Epidemiologist filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Johns Hopkins University. 19 filings (4% of the total), median $79,188.
- Median down 8% since FY2020. From $89,586 in FY2020 to $82,400 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Epidemiologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 524 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Epidemiologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-1041, Epidemiologists). The median base salary is $85,028, 31% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $72,000 and $115,039. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 38% of filings. Boston, MA has the most filings (66), and Johns Hopkins University is the employer that files the most (19).
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Top employers for Epidemiologist
Johns Hopkins University19 filings · 4%$79,188
Brigham and Women's Hospital15 filings · 3%$72,946
American Cancer Society13 filings · 2%$62,483
Harvard University13 filings · 2%$77,126
Genesis Research12 filings · 2%$130,412
Employers with the most Epidemiologist filings. Bar: share of all Epidemiologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 38% of filings
Mid-level · 35% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 14% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $70,000 | 179 |
| Level II · Qualified | $86,000 | 165 |
| Level III · Experienced | $110,510 | 65 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $140,719 | 67 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Epidemiologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 12 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $95,000 | 66 |
| New York, NY | $98,950 | 62 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,022 | 25 |
| Baltimore, MD | $79,997 | 23 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,032 | 23 |
| Atlanta, GA | $91,651 | 22 |
| San Francisco, CA | $120,706 | 20 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,244 | 18 |
| Seattle, WA | $93,787 | 13 |
| Washington, DC | $111,000 | 13 |
| Durham, NC | $76,473 | 12 |
| Albany, NY | $81,696 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Epidemiologist does
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
Typical tasks
- Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
- Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
- Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
- Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
- Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Epidemiologists), the median annual wage was $87,220 in May 2025, with 12,090 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $85,028, 3% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,669 | $61,270 |
| 25th percentile | $72,000 | $71,090 |
| Median | $85,028 | $87,220 |
| 75th percentile | $115,039 | $112,640 |
| 90th percentile | $147,064 | $138,800 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,669 |
| 25th | $72,000 |
| 50th (median) | $85,028 |
| 75th | $115,039 |
| 90th | $147,064 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,586 | $66,505 | $111,975 | 195 |
| FY2021 | $79,000 | $60,127 | $100,000 | 230 |
| FY2022 | $78,000 | $65,000 | $100,100 | 279 |
| FY2023 | $79,217 | $65,000 | $104,253 | 268 |
| FY2024 | $82,380 | $69,970 | $108,836 | 234 |
| FY2025 | $87,780 | $72,946 | $124,206 | 305 |
| FY2026 | $82,400 | $70,000 | $107,343 | 219 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Epidemiologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Epidemiologist jobs is $85,028 (524 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $72,000 and $115,039.
What does an entry-level Epidemiologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $70,000. Level I accounts for 38% of Epidemiologist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Epidemiologists?
Johns Hopkins University (19), Brigham and Women's Hospital (15) and American Cancer Society (13) filed the most Epidemiologist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Epidemiologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($85,028) is 3% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($87,220, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.